pubis
noun
pu·bis
| \ ˈpyü-bəs
\
\
plural pubes\ ˈpyü-(ˌ)bēz
\
\
Definition of pubis
: the ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis
— called also pubic bone
Examples of pubis in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
However, extreme groomers were no more likely to be diagnosed than those who didn't groom their pubes as often. — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "Removing Pubic Hair Doesn’t Raise STI Risk, Study Finds," 5 Sep. 2019 If all goes to plan, this second week will also see Sue lose its chest ribs, neck and chest backbones, and pubis and ischium (the lower hip bones). — Steve Johnson And Phil Geib, chicagotribune.com, "The dismantling of Sue the T. rex at the Field Museum," 3 Feb. 2018 Rather than meaningfully engage that potent, longstanding idea, the show presents a literal dream sequence of Floyd’s Freudian nightmare, culminating in the reveal of his now-blank pubis. — Margaret Lyons, New York Times, "Review: ‘White Famous’ Offers a Lackluster ‘Entourage’ Impression," 12 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pubis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for pubis
pubis
noun
pu·bis
| \ ˈpyü-bəs
\
\
plural pubes\ -(ˌ)bēz
\
\
Medical Definition of pubis
: the ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis that in humans consists of two rami diverging posteriorly from the region of the pubic symphysis with the superior ramus extending to the acetabulum of which it forms a part and uniting there with the ilium and ischium and the inferior ramus extending below the obturator foramen where it unites with the ischium
— called also pubic bone